Avocado On Toast (v) Recipe
Smashed avocado on sourdough toasts, poached eggs, crumble feta cheese, chili flakes, olive crumble
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Ingredients
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Toast and base
Smashed avocado
Poached eggs
Toppings and garnish
Method
Toast and base
Prep and toast
Brush both sides of 4 sourdough slices lightly with 2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil. Toast in a skillet over medium heat (about 2–3 minutes per side) or in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F for 6–8 minutes until golden and crisp. Sprinkle 1 tsp fine sea salt evenly over the warm toasts. Keep warm.
Smashed avocado
Make avocado mixture
Halve and pit 2 ripe avocados and scoop flesh into a bowl. Add 1 tbs lemon juice, 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, 0.5 tsp fine sea salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper and 1 tbs chopped coriander/parsley. Mash with a fork to a chunky consistency (leave some texture). Taste and adjust seasoning or lemon as desired. Cover and keep at room temperature while poaching eggs.
Poached eggs
Prepare poaching water
Bring 1 L water to a gentle simmer in a wide shallow saucepan. Add 1 tbs white wine vinegar and 0.5 tsp fine salt. Reduce heat so the surface has occasional bubbles but is not boiling vigorously.
Poach the eggs
Crack each of the 4 eggs into separate small ramekins or cups. Create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water using a spoon, then slip the first egg into the center. Poach for 3–3.5 minutes for a runny yolk or 4–5 minutes for slightly firmer. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Repeat with remaining eggs; keep warm.
Toppings and assembly
Olive crumble (if making)
If making the olive crumble from scratch: finely chop 6–8 black olives and mix with 2 tbs toasted breadcrumbs and 1 tsp olive oil. Stir until coarse and crumb-like. Alternatively use a store-bought olive tapenade lightly crushed with breadcrumbs. Measure out 3 tbs for the dish.
Finish and garnish
Sprinkle 60 g crumbled feta evenly over the toasts, then scatter 1 tsp red chili flakes (or to taste) and 3 tbs olive crumble across them. Add 0.5 cup microgreens or baby rocket if using. Grind 0.25 tsp fresh black pepper over all and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.